Abandoned Mine Land Administrator 2026-01974

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Abandoned Mine Land Division Administrator assists the Director in providing overall policy guidance to the Agency to support the Agency's Mission and Values. Represent the Agency at meetings within State Government and with outside stakeholders. Research, analyze, and propose policies, rules, and regulations. This role is with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in Cheyenne, WY, focusing on conserving and protecting the state's natural resources while fostering responsible economic development.

Requirements

Knowledge of agency goals and values, evaluation and goal setting, coaching, and management techniques.
Knowledge of industrial, land, energy, fuel, air, water, mining and pollution issues.
Skill in interpersonal relations in adversarial situations.
Skills in dealing with elected officials at the local, county, state, and federal levels.
Skills in management techniques and in planning and promoting cooperation.
Ability to receive broad instructions and develop program plans to achieve objectives and policies.
Ability to recognize competing demands and coordinate program activities with others to achieve public policy goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Flexible and skilled at anticipating future trends and challenges.
Must possess a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor/Masters/Doctorate of Science in the technical fields of engineering, environmental science, law, or a related field of study.
Ten (10) years of experience in either governmental or private business.
At least four (4) years of related environmental experience.

Responsibilities

Represent the agency as assigned on various inter and intragovernmental initiatives and public processes, justifying actions and decisions using persuasion to promote understanding and support.
Serve on a variety of committees that develop policy positions governing environmental standards.
Assists the Director in developing overall policy guidance and program management direction to support the Missions and Values.
Advises the Director on technical and legal matters as needed.
Coordinates Agency responses to Federal actions that have the potential to impact Wyoming’s environment.
Participates on the Department management team.
Establishes and recommends the Director’s department objectives after evaluating constituent interests and regulatory, social, and budgetary constraints.
Reviews the work product generated by staff to ensure statewide consistency and makes decisions requiring independent judgment regarding compliance with relevant standards.
Responsible for special projects and non-routine tasks as assigned by the Director.
Coordinates and partners with other DEQ divisions and other state and federal agencies.